Mission

The goal of Ice Esprit is to provide each skater with the skills they need to accomplish their maximum potential, for competition, testing, or inproving Synchronized skating skills.

Progressive Coaching

• Stepping Stones:  Private and semi-private lessons in conjunction with club organized group lessons to work on individual skills and basic skills competition program.  Skating approximately 3-5 hours per week.
• Achievements:  Private and semi-private lessons to prepare for USFSA Moves-in-the-Field and Dance testing and provate lessons in Freestyle.  Entering several competitions during the year.  Skating approximately 4-7 hours per week.
• Competitive:  Individualized programs for Regional level skaters and advanced USFSA testing.  Skating approximately 8-15 hours per week.


Credentials

Chris Penno has been coaching since 1969.  She is a member of the Professional Skater's Association and has a Master rating in Figure & Freestyle and Group instruction and is a Master Program Director.  She is also a Senior rated Dance coach and a Registered Moves-in-the-Field and Choreography & Style coach.

Chris has passed the USFSA Junior Freestyle, 7th Figure, and two Pre-Gold Dance tests.  She coaches all levels of Freestyle, Dance, and Moves-in-the-Field and Preliminary Pairs.  She has coached National and Sectional competitors.

Locations

Instruction with Chris Penno is currently available at the Timberline FSC in Wasuau and Schofield, Medford Area Figure Skaters, Merrill Ice Reflections, and Mosinee Silver Blades.

 
The "A" Team

The nickname the "A" Team originally began because many of the early ICe Esprit skaters had names beginning with the letter "A".  Next time a fellow Ice Esprit member is skating, cheer them on by yelling "Go, "A" Team!"

Our Mascot

Aslan the Lion from the "Chronicles of Narnia".  Aslan always came up with solutions for the challenges Lucy and Edward encountered in their adventures.